VOLUME 6, NUMBER 117
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Warrior Watch: D1 football offers, Saathoff’s farewell and summer baseball
De La Rosa and Nuño attract attention of big-name schools; softball standout ends impressive career at Linfield; and the Fightin’ Jays started playing games this week
Philomath High School juniors Rocco De La Rosa and CD Nuño have both received Division I-level college football offers, according to social media posts by the two players. De La Rosa last month received an offer to play at the Air Force Academy, which is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and competes in the Mountain […]
News
Benton County activists planning June 14 protest Against Trump administration
A Benton County-based grassroots organization announced plans for a community protest event to take place from noon-4 p.m. Saturday at the Benton County courthouse in […]
Coffin Butte Landfill expansion hearing extended through July
The public hearing process on Republic Services’ proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill will continue through the end of July with Benton County officials […]
Mount Union Stories: John H. Stritmater (1879-1930)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 51-year-old John H. Stritmater, a Pennsylvania native who had suffered through a long illness and died while […]
Free compost available to Benton County residents this Saturday
Benton County gardeners and homeowners have a chance to score free, high-quality compost this weekend as Republic Services hosts a community giveaway event from 9 […]
Free mattress recycling event comes to Benton County this weekend
Benton County residents will have the opportunity to recycle their old mattresses and box springs at no cost during a special three-day collection event starting […]
New lawsuit aims to clarify whether state bond dollars trigger prevailing wages
In a state that boasts the nation’s second-highest rate of unsheltered homelessness, the largest single source of state funding for affordable housing is at the […]
Oregon lawmakers weigh increased oversight of state’s embattled transportation department
A powerful committee tasked with creating the Legislature’s newest attempt at a transportation investment package faced growing calls Tuesday to hold Oregon’s imperiled Department of […]
New data reveals which goods and services are hitting consumers hardest amid ongoing inflation
It’s no secret that prices have increased in the last decade — especially for healthcare. And as new economic policies like tariffs take effect, we […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Frolic and Rodeo upgrades nearly complete for July event
The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo will complete the first phase of upgrades and expansion at Skirvin Park in time for its annual community celebration on […]
Philomath Police Log: Calls included flagpole damage, DUII arrest, senior prank situation, two-vehicle crash and more
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included flagpole damage, a DUII arrest, a senior prank situation and a two-vehicle crash on […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: ATV crash, house fire in Corvallis among week’s responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included assisting at the scene of a large-scale house fire in Corvallis.
Philomath Academy graduation ceremony coming Wednesday
Philomath Academy’s Class of 2025 will gather at 7 p.m. Wednesday to celebrate 18 students receiving their diplomas. The ceremony will take place on the […]
LBCC graduate list includes 29 from Philomath and Blodgett
Linn-Benton Community College plans to hold its 56th commencement ceremony Thursday, June 12, on its Albany campus, the school announced. The Class of 2025 features […]
Community Calendar
Wednesday, June 11
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.
• Philomath Academy Graduation, 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 12
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 13
• Bingo at the Grange, 6 p.m.